Thoughts By Men

2017-12-26

Praise God for Answered Prayer

Praise is the most heavenly of Christian duties. The angels do not pray, but they never cease to praise both day and night. To be silent over God's mercies is to incur the guilt of ingratitude

2017-12-18

Finding Satisfaction

Satisfaction is found in a life that reflects God’s priorities—and time with Him comes first. Read His Word. Not content? Time to examine your priorities.

2017-11-28

Overlooking the Obvious

Have you ever been in the position of looking for something you need and not being able to find it? It happens to me all the time, but then I call for my bride, who can find anything and suddenly there it is. I'm sure it wasn't there before. I couldn't see for looking.

2017-11-26

Open My Heart

Taste the Lord. Sample his goodness. Lean on his grace. Take refuge in his care.

2017-11-22

Choose the Presence of God

God repeatedly pledges his presence to his people! To Abram, God said, “Do not be afraid.

2017-11-17

The Pot of Prayer

“I will go to the altar of God, to God who is my joy and

2017-11-07

The Cost of Discipleship

“Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of

2017-10-27

God Is Able

What will happen if your job disappears? Or your health diminishes? Or the economy takes

2017-10-25

A Call to Godly Living

A life of godliness is characterized by a heart and mind bent toward the things of God. Although we will live imperfectly, our focus is to be on obeying His will and pleasing Him. Let's commit to becoming more like Jesus, the One who willingly gave Himself to God as a sacrifice for us

2017-10-18

The Value of Pain

The Value of Pain You can’t bring a cup of cold water to someone if

2017-10-14

Recognizing False Teachers

“Beware of false teachers who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are wolves and will

2017-10-11

A New Chapter for Your Life

The anxious heart says, “There’s trouble out there!” So you don’t sleep well. You don’t laugh often. Misfortune lurks... it’s just a matter of time.

2017-10-10

God’s Word Gives Joy and Light

“God’s laws are perfect. They protect us, make us wise, and give us joy and

2017-10-08

Developing a Tender Heart

This week when you read your Bible and pray, let your heart be soft toward the words of God. As He pokes His finger into each hard area, listen to His instructions, and rely on the Spirit's power to help you yield and obey. Let Him shape you into a beautiful and useful vessel.

2017-10-07

Refocus

“What is the price of five sparrows? A couple of pennies? Yet God does not

2017-10-06

Grace – the Example of Zacchaeus

“Zacchaeus quickly climbed down and took Jesus to his house in great excitement and joy.

2017-10-05

Falling Asleep on Jesus

“Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Couldn’t you men keep watch

2017-10-03

A Place Prepared for You

“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and

2017-10-01

Faithfulness

“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one

2017-09-23

Practical Ways to Bear Burdens

There are hurting people everywhere, but at times we just don't know what to say or do to ease their pain. Here are six practical ways to bear someone else's burden.

2017-09-20

Rest in the Shadow

“He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow

2017-09-19

Grateful for Grace

God knew that we would someday need his grace. That is why he gave it to us before we needed it. Max Lucado gives a splendid example of this....

2017-09-09

God, the Healer of Broken Hearts!

"He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds [curing their pains and their sorrows]." Psalm 147:3 "THE SPIRIT of the Lord God is upon Me, because the Lord has anointed and qualified Me to preach the Gospel of good tidings to the meek, the poor, and afflicted; He has sent Me to bind up and heal the brokenhearted, ...

2017-09-03

The Stronghold of Cold Love

We each need people who love us, who are committed to us in spite of our imperfections. The fullness of Christ will not come without Christians standing with each other in love. We are not talking about salvation but growing in salvation until we care for each other, even as Christ has committed Himself to us.

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